Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragile
ID:
843134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) P.Candargy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Étude Monogr. Hordées : 58 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842469

Common Names

  • Agropyron fragile
  • Fragile Wheatgrass
  • Slender Wheatgrass

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Description

Agropyron fragile (also called fragile wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agropyron fragile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Agropyron fragile has a spike-like inflorescence with small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. Seedlings: Agropyron fragile seedlings have a long, narrow leaf blade with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropyron fragile is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy species that is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Agropyron fragile

Agropyron fragile is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Agropyron fragile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropyron fragile?

Agropyron fragile

What is the common name of Agropyron fragile?

Fragile Wheatgrass

What is the natural habitat of Agropyron fragile?

Agropyron fragile is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Paleologos C. Candargy (1870-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Candargy' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384994-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].